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Diversity of planetary circulation regimes,

in our Solar system and beyond

March 6-10, 2017, Les Houches (France)

Summary

We will present the recent observational data and modelling studies pertaining to the variety of planetary atmospheres circulation regimes, including giant and terrestrial planets. We will also discuss the theory of planetary physical processes (e.g. circulation, dynamics, thermodynamics, radiative transfer, cloud microphysics) and review the current status of the modelling of planetary atmospheres in order to calculate observables such as light curves. This interdisciplinary school wishes to contribute to bridging the gap between Earth science, planetary science, and astrophysics.

Topics that will be addressed are the following:

What are the various circulation regimes (theory/observation):

Solar system terrestrial planets

Cold gaseous planets

Hot gaseous planets

Hot terrestrial planets

What have we learned from Earth climate dynamics that can be applied to exoplanets?

Habitable planets

How can we use knowledge of planetary physics to better understand the Earth climate system and its response to forcings?

How do the very diverse radiation regimes affect the circulation? What are the main feedbacks?